Define basic psychology terms.
Define what psychologists do.
Discuss the foundation of psychology.
Have an understanding of the Scientific Method.
Have an understanding of the schools of psychology.
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LA 12.4.1.a
LA 12.4.1.c
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Describe the physical and perceptual development of newborns and children.
Discuss the development of language.
Describe changes during adolescence.
Describe the role of family and peers during teenage years.
Characterize the physical, emotional, and social changes that take place during adulthood.
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LA 12.4.1.a
LA 12.4.1.c
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Describe the field of study known as pyschophysics.
Define threshold.
Describe the nature and functioning of the sense organs.
Identify the skin and body senses.
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LA 12.4.1.a
LA 12.4.1.c
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Identify the units of thought and the kinds of thinking.
Explain strategies for and obstacles to problem solving.
Explain the structure of language.
Describe how children develop language.
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LA 12.4.1.a
LA 12.4.1.c
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Describe the principles of classical and operant conditioning.
Cite the principles involved in cognitive learning and modeling.
Identify the principles of learning in behavior modification.
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Define what psychologists do.
Discuss the foundation of psychology.
Have an understanding of the Scientific Method.
Have an understanding of the schools of psychology.
LA 12.4.1.c
List the major schools of personality theory.
LA 12.4.1.c
Discuss the development of language.
Describe changes during adolescence.
Describe the role of family and peers during teenage years.
Characterize the physical, emotional, and social changes that take place during adulthood.
LA 12.4.1.c
Define threshold.
Describe the nature and functioning of the sense organs.
Identify the skin and body senses.
LA 12.4.1.c
Explain strategies for and obstacles to problem solving.
Explain the structure of language.
Describe how children develop language.
LA 12.4.1.c
Cite the principles involved in cognitive learning and modeling.
Identify the principles of learning in behavior modification.
LA 12.4.1.c
Define and explain different types of groups.
LA 12.4.1.c
Distinguish between the concepts of normality and abnormality.somatoform
Explain what causes anxiety disorders.
LA 12.4.1.c
Identify various sources of stress.
Identify stages of stress reaction.
LA 12.4.1.c